Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 08 § 8.08.010
Inspection request before occupancy (Revere Sanitary Fitness of Rental Units)
Operative Text
Whenever a dwelling unit, apartment or tenement, other than those in a hotel or motel, is to be occupied or vacated by an occupant the owner of the owner's agent of such real property shall be responsible for notifying the board of health of such proposed occupancy or vacancy and for requesting by certified mail or appropriate board of health forms an inspection, as required by this chapter. ( C.O. 90-280 § 1 )
Under Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 08 § 8.08.010, whenever a residential dwelling unit, apartment, or tenement (excluding hotel and motel units) is about to be occupied or vacated, the property owner or their agent bears responsibility for notifying the local Board of Health and formally requesting an inspection. That notification must be submitted either by certified mail or on the appropriate Board of Health forms. The rule applies both when a new occupant is moving in and when an existing occupant is moving out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.08.010, compliant property owners and their agents initiate contact with the Revere Board of Health before each occupancy or vacancy event at a covered residential unit. They use certified mail or the Board's designated forms to make the inspection request, creating a documented record of the notification. Operators generally maintain copies of all certified mail receipts and submitted forms as evidence of timely compliance with this chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.08.010 establishes that the duty to request a Board of Health inspection before occupancy or vacancy falls on the owner or owner's agent, not the tenant. Tenants who believe an inspection was not requested as required may contact the Revere Board of Health directly to inquire about the inspection status of their unit. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can also help residents understand what recourse may be available when this pre-occupancy process has not been followed.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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